July 3, 2012

About Today: A Cheapskate's Guide to Summer Fun

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From Bob Schulties, your About Today Editor
Being raised by a single mom, we had to improvise in the summer. You know, couldn't afford camp but could afford a sprinkler. Couldn't afford Disney, so we went to the Jersey shore. How are you saving money this summer?

Your Summer Vacation Guide
You want travel ideas? We got em! Not all are of the freebie variety but you'll find plenty of affordable picks. Read More...

US Theme Parks That Offer Free Admission
Now, before you start up the car, let's get a few things clear: It's free to walk in, but the rides aren't. Furthermore, not all of these places will be near you, so it might be kind of a long walk. But hey, it's free. Read More...

Do People Really Win Sweepstakes?
I bring this up because it's free(ish) to win stuff. I've never won anything except once in college and long story short, what was left was used for bail money. But, really, people do win. Here are some of their stories. Read More...

Organizing a Backyard Campout
Thanks to my need to have an iPad at arm's length wherever I go, I don't have a lot of vacation money this year. Not a lot of vacation money really means I have enough bucks to crash at my friend's house providing they supply the food, booze and are willing to watch children. I'll provide the funny (to me) comments and the complaints about how much I ate the night before. Read More...

 


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